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We’ve been on a real roll in Britain in recent years when it comes to Prime Ministers. In December 2017 Andy was joined by Anuvab, Alice and Mark Steel as we digested the general election. Mark inparticular had some frustrations to vent. It’s issue, 4133 Brelectageddon. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura...

In June 2017, the British public once again let themselves down at the polling booths. The day after the landmark vote Andy was joined by Helen and Aparna Nancherla to unpick what had just happened.  Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

The G8 were getting together for their annual jolly in June 2013. Ireland was playing host to the diplomatic dance. It’s issue 239, Goodness Gracious G8 Balls Of Tennis. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There was only one inquiry in town in April 2012. That’s right Leveson. Ring any bells? Well let us remind you. It’s Bugle issue 192, Uncle Rupert is the real victim. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, a look back at when white smoke bellowed from the heavens. No, not the Vatican, Iceland. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The world's biggest democracy was going to the polls in May 2019. We took a deep dive into Indian democracy with Anuvab Pal for issue 4107 - Look at this Massive Election!  Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re going back To February 2017 now - and I was joined by Helen for a major update on the future of planet Earth. It’s issue 4017 - Evolution special. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Britain’s long and messy divorce from Europe was just beginning in May 2013. In Bugle issue 234 we were coming to terms with UKIP and making ourselves familiar with one Mr Nigel Farage.  Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In spring 2011 we had a little break here on the Bugle. Putting our feet up for a few weeks. But of course that meant there was no shortage of bonkers behaviour to catch you up on for Bugle issue 148 - Mayhem Update. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Iran was giving us all a lesson in democracy in June 2009 - with a shock victory that left Andy and John reeling for Bugle issue 79 - Iran's Theocracy: Letting God decide the election. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In April 2017 Andy was in Australia and there were debut appearances for two new Buglers - welcome David O'Doherty and Tom Ballard. It’s issue 4023 - World turned upside down. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re taking you back in time now to Kiev in December 2013 - and a new challenger for the title of toughest world leader. It’s Bugle issue 252. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 2012 marked one year since the death of one of the most wanted men in the World. It was causing John to feel poetic - launching his exclusive greetings card line. It’s issue 193 - Happy Deathiversary! Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

In November 2011 the people were fighting back. So of course - so were the powers that be. It’s Bugle issue 171 - A Greek Tragedy. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Britain was reaching new heights of democracy in May 2010 as we recorded Bugle issue 113 - Countdown to Vote-ageddon. And a political blooper from Gordon Brown gave Andy and John plenty to analyse. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In January 2017 The White House had a new resident - Donald J Trump. Straight off the back of the inaugaration - Hari joined me to try and make sense of what had just happened. It’s Bugle issue 4013 American Carnage.  Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Syria’s electronic army got the better of the West in May 2013 with the power of a single Tweet - but on the upside it allowed us to give Bugle issue 233 the title Baby Got Hack. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In March 2012 there was one of those oh so British moments of panic. Of course it involved a queue and some dim-witted politicians. It’s issue 188 Gentlemen, start your engines! Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The news was so bleak in March 2011 that John Oliver admitted something truly shocking about himself. It’s Bugle issue 147 Man Versus Nature - and Andy joined John on the phone from Chennai. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The countdown was on in April 2010, as the UK learnt it was to go to the polls. A general election was afoot - and the Tories had a secret weapon up their sleeve. It’s Bugle issue 110 Britain Holds its Breath. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

At some points in Bugle history there has only been one top story in town. April 2020 is one of those times… Yes, that’s right… Covid has infected Top Stories. It’s issue 4149 William The Bonquerer. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In March 2014 the Russian invasion of Crimean peninsula was high in the headlines. So which element of this crisis did myself and John Oliver decide to focus on? Dolphins of course. It’s issue 264 Making nothing out of something. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Silvio Berlusconi makes another appearance in Top Stories now. The Italian stallion surpassed himself in September 2011 with a particularly passionate rant. It’s issue 167 Berlusconi: Hard to swallow. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An icon of an episode! Cast your mind back now to September 2010 and those exciting days in the UK when the Pope graced us with his presence. It’s Bugle issue 127 12 Friends and 1 Champion. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here at Top stories we like to take you back in time to Bugle’s past… but for this issue, we’re messing with the space-time continuum - it’s Bugle issue 84 Will China rule the world in the future? Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.